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    found headlamp switch replacement bulb

    Its not an exact replacement but it fits nicely and looks great. No modifications needed just insert and twist. As you can see its shorter then the Ford OEM bulb but being a green LED it is bright enough it works well enough. A little different green, I actually like it better. I did a bunch of research and IIRC it is from a Mazda dashboard light. They are called Neo Wedge LED bulbs

    By the way, does anyone remember/know if the dimmer switch is supposed to light up





    New LED light




    Compared to the original Fog Light Green

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    Quote Originally Posted by stevengerard View Post
    Its not an exact replacement but it fits nicely and looks great. No modifications needed just insert and twist. As you can see its shorter then the Ford OEM bulb but being a green LED it is bright enough it works well enough. A little different green, I actually like it better. I did a bunch of research and IIRC it is from a Mazda dashboard light. They are called Neo Wedge LED bulbs

    By the way, does anyone remember/know if the dimmer switch is supposed to light up





    New LED light




    Compared to the original Fog Light Green

    Good find.

    No the dimmer was not illuminated.

    Doesn't matter if the LED is green or white as there is a green mask that the light shines thru.

    An LED is usually much brighter than an incandescent.

    BTW... I believe it's actually a "T5 Tall Neowedge".

    I convert the originals to LED.
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    The one I used was a T4. What's the difference between 4 and 5?
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    The "T" size is the diameter of the base.

    T3 = 8mm

    T4 = 10mm

    T5 = 12mm

    I'll measure the base.
    “When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
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    Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters

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    Quote Originally Posted by bugsyc View Post
    Nope.............
    “When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
    Ronald Regan

    "The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
    is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."

    Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters

    “Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
    "I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
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    close, I'll find the link and post later. Found a zillion of those, all too short but as bright as an LED is maybe a short one would work as well
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    I replaced mine with a Type B Tall (T4) Neo-Wedge from http://www.autolumination.com/74.htm

    You can use White or Green coloring, white will give it the factory lightish green color, a green led will give it more of a deep emerald color.

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    What tools did you use to take the headlight switch out of the dashboard without damaging the headlight switch?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ambitious1 View Post
    What tools did you use the take the headlight switch out of the dashboard without damaging the headlight switch?
    I remove the instrument bezel first.

    I suppose you can get a plastic pry tool in there.
    “When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
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    "The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
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    Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters

    “Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
    "I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
    General James Mattis




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    I just used a plastic pry tool much easier. Push in on the left side first, then up top and then it pops out
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    Is the bulb (not LED) the same as the one for the instrument cluster lamps?
    (#6178 in black per FPIC)
    Call 1-800-FORD-788 and press "1". Have the last 6 of your VIN handy. You will get the numbers for FREE. You'll pay $$$ for the certificate.

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    No they are different.
    “When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
    Ronald Regan

    "The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
    is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."

    Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters

    “Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
    "I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
    General James Mattis




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    Is there a number for the standard lamp?
    (#6178 in black per FPIC)
    Call 1-800-FORD-788 and press "1". Have the last 6 of your VIN handy. You will get the numbers for FREE. You'll pay $$$ for the certificate.

    MM traded in 8/9/13 @ 128909 miles. It was fun for almost 8 years. I met airmercpun on 1/17/14. He was the new owner of my former ride. -Now gone.

    Update: back in the game with a late build 03 GMGS with some MM add ons like Escape audiophile radio w/Sirius sat radio, rear sway bar, catback exhaust, and header panel.

    Rest In Peace:
    Alex "Marauderboi" Vachon 3/2/92-8/13/10
    Paula Babineau 1/9/67-8/2/11
    Rex Weinbender
    Peter


    See my garage file for part numbers and whatnot.

    IMHO, this site- the members that I chat with- and the ones that I now Hang with- are like my 2nd family. There is such an ongoing welcome feeling here that even members who don't or no longer own the MM can feel.

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